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Nyffenegger Family History

Nyffenegger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Niffenegger, Nydegger, Poffenberger, Kaffenberger, Offenberger

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Where is the Nyffenegger family from?

You can see how Nyffenegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyffenegger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nyffenegger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nyffenegger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nyffenegger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyffenegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Nyffenegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyffenegger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Nyffenegger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Nyffenegger. For the veterans among your Nyffenegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyffenegger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Nyffenegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nyffenegger in 1977 was 66, and 52 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyffenegger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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